
Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Suiattle River
A quiet hike on a a winding trail above the Suiattle River. There are good campsites by the suspension bridge that crosses Canyon Creek. Preference for Shuko and Jenne's mentor group until June 10th. Please contact Shuko after June 10th if there is space available.
- Sat, Jun 21, 2025 — Sun, Jun 22, 2025
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy, Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 900 ft
- High Point Elevation: 2,500 ft
- 9 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a nice walk with some easy water crossings, old growth forest, many interesting vegetations. After setting up camp, we can hike a little further on the PCT south to the bridge over the river. More info to come as the trip nears.
9:30am at the Suitable River trailhead.
Suiattle River
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Green Trails Mountain Loop Highway No. 111SX
Green Trails Glacier Peak No. 112
Trails Illustrated Glacier Peak Wilderness - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader